1. Chapin Go Center/C-5 Lab!
Welcome to the
Chapin Go Center/C-5 Lab!
Today you will:
Understand the College-Planning
Process
2. Create an account on College Board
3. Create you FSA ID
4. Visit with your counselor for your
senior interview
Get your
computer ready!

2. Based on 94 Senior Survey Answers:
*Most seniors believe to be on track for graduation.
*94% of respondents plan to go to college.
*13.8% of students plan to join the military.
*51% of respondents are considering attending UTEP.
*Most students chose Financial Aid and
Scholarships as the topics they need more information about.

3. The College-Planning Process
College opportunities exist for everyone. These four steps can help simplify the planning process:
Video

4. First Steps Understand Admissions factors
Learn about testing requirements
Explore college options
Develop a financial plan

5. Step 1: Understand admissions factors
Quality/Rigor of Academic Courses
Academic Performance/Grades
Test Scores (SAT, SAT II, ACT, AP, IB, etc)
Extra Curricular Activities

6. Academic Performance
Your high school academic record is one of the most important factors in college admission.
College will look at a few aspects:
Course Selection: Challenge yourself with a rigorous course load and high level classes, including AP, IB, or honors courses.
Grades: Every year counts, starting with freshman year

7. GPA & Rank GPA trends: Keep improving throughout high school
Class rank
Do you know your GPA/ Class Rank?
Students should see the Registrar before school, at lunch and after school for their GPA and Class Rank

8. Your essay quality Demonstrate writing ability and self-expression
Display an interest that shows your enthusiasm for the colleges to which you’re applying
Common App Writing Prompts
Your essay quality

9. Husky life & more
Extracurricular activities, including participation in sports, performing/visual arts, volunteering, etc.
Community involvement, part-time work or internship
Interview (if applicable)

10. Step 2 About Testing SAT/ACT
SAT measures what you know and how well you apply that knowledge: critical reading, mathematics, and writing
ACT has four sections: Reading, English, science reasoning, and mathematics.
Some schools require SAT II Subject tests. You must investigate this ASAP. Remember, you cannot take SAT I and SAT II’s on same day

11. SAT & ACT Test Dates SAT Dates ACT Dates
Registration Dates
August 26, 2017
July 28, 2017
October 7, 2017
September 8, 2017
November 4, 2017
October 5, 2017
December 2, 2017
November 2, 2017
March 10, 2018
February 9, 2018
May 5, 2018
April 6, 2018
June 2, 2018
May 3, 2018
Test Dates
Registration Dates
September 9, 2017
August 4, 2017
October 28, 2017
September 22, 2017
December 9, 2017
November 3, 2017
February 10, 2018
January 12, 2018
April 14, 2018
March 9, 2018
June 9, 2018
May 4, 2018
July 14, 2018
June 15, 2018
*Test is offered at Chapin High School

12. PSAT and SAT Seniors will take the SAT during school
11th -PSAT –National Merit Scholar Qualifier
12th- District Sponsored SAT Testing Day
Seniors will take the SAT during school
Juniors will take the PSAT
October 11th is PSAT / SAT testing day at Chapin Booklets!

13. Where will your scores take you?
SAT CR READ SAT Math SAT Writing ACT Comp. GPA of Class Rank
% in top 10th
Baylor University N/A %
UT Texas-Austin N/A %
Texas A&M N/A %
Rice University N/A %
Harvard % %
U of San Diego % %

14. https://collegereadiness. collegeboard
t/scores/understanding-scores/interpreting
Scores in detail

15. TSI TESTING-What is it?
The TSI Assessment (TSIA) is part of the Texas Success Initiative program designed to help your college or university determine if you are ready for college-level course work in the general areas of reading, writing, and mathematics.
Areas tested include Math, Reading, Writing (multiple choice), and an Essay.
If you are an incoming college student in Texas, you are required to take the TSI Assessment — unless you are already exempt.

16. TSI Scores* Math – 350 Reading – 351
Writing – 340 & 4 on Essay OR (363)
340 & 5 on Essay (350)
*Current scores needed to demonstrate college readiness. Scores needed could be increased for next year.

17. TSI Exemptions
ACT
-Composite score of 23 and 19 on English will place students in English 1301 & college credit reading courses (US History, Pol Sci.)
-Composite score of 23 and 19 on Math will place students in Math 1314,1324, or 1342.

18. SAT (Administered before March 2016)
Combined Critical Reading and Math on Reading will place students in English 1301 & college credit reading courses (US History, Pol Sci.)
Combined Critical Reading and Math on Math will place students in Math 1314,1324, or 1342.

19. SAT (Administered on or after March 5, 2016)
Evidence Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) with a minimum score of 480 will place students in English 1301 & college credit reading courses (US History, Pol Sci.)
Mathematics with a minimum score of 530 will place students in Math 1314,1324, or

20. College Board/ Khan Academy
Khan Academy is a non-profit educational organization created in 2006 by educator Salman Khan with a goal of creating a set of online tools that help educate students. The organization produces short lectures in the form of YouTube videos
out/benefits/khan-academy-practice
*Official SAT practice available!

21. The GO Center/C-5 Lab

22. Chapin C-5 Lab & GO Center
Open: 8:30 - 4:30 or by appt.
Before and After School
During both A & B Lunch
Mr. Munoz, Counselor
Alan Maese, Go Center Specialist

23. The Chapin C-5/GO Center Join us on Remind by texting 81010 @ChapinC5
Provides resources and information to help students and parents prepare and plan for college
The GO Center is dedicated to the goals of College Readiness in that it provides the necessary resources and support to search for a chosen career pathway
Assist with the completion of college applications
Financial Aid/Scholarship support
center.weebly.com/

24. Having trouble texting a class code to 81010?
If you're using an app-based messaging service on a device that isn't
compatible with short codes (like an iPod or iPad),
you'll need to download our app.
81010 won't work with devices that can only use IMessage.
Each time you send a command text to 81010, you should receive
a response back. Text "Help" or "LIST" to
If you receive an error message or no reply, try texting the class code
to instead. Your cell plan may
not work with short codes like 81010, so use a traditional 10-digit
number instead.
If you're still having trouble joining a class by text, please contact the
Support team with your cell phone number
and the class code. You can also download the Remind app or create
an account at Remind.com if you have access
to a smartphone or computer.

25. The GO Center Work with students on an individual basis
Based on student needs
Academic needs
Career research and planning
Provide students with college and school personnel guidance
Coordinate College Visits to Chapin

26. Step 3: Choosing Colleges
What you may consider?
Academic programs
Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
Size and diversity of student body
Location
Campus life—athletics, activities, housing
Graduation and retention rates
*Most importantly, think about where you will be the most happy and successful in your college life!

27. College Night
October 24th 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Chapin Main Gym

28. Applying Narrow and categorize your choices
More than likely colleges (1 or 2)
Good match colleges (2 to 4)
Reach schools (1 or 2)
Review scholarships/financial aid
Is the school need based or merit based?
Review application essays and share drafts with a trusted teacher, adviser or family member

29. Applying Ask for recommendation letters with plenty of time.
Request transcripts in a timely manner.
Schedule interviews if needed.

30. Chapin Counseling Center
Ms. Fournier (A-C)
Ms. Whitney (D-Hen)
Ms. Esquivel (Her-Mel)
Ms. Barrios (Men-Rod)
Ms. Maguire (Rog-Z)
Mr. Munoz C-5 Lab/Chapin Go Center

31. Step 4: Develop a financial plan
Know your options: grants, loans, work study, etc.
In October of your senior year, you should begin filling out the FAFSA application. This is important even if you do not believe you will qualify. Some schools require FAFSA in order to award you any scholarship or grant.
CSS Profile: verify if your school requires this additional financial aid application. This is the one financial aid application that you pay for and you will usually apply during the first semester.

32.
FAFSA link

33. FAFSA Night November 7th in the GO Center 4:30 – 7:00 P.M.
C-5 Lab at Chapin High School
Members from the UTEP and EPCC Financial Aid Office here to assist
November 7th in the GO Center
4:30 – 7:00 P.M.

34. College Visits Hosted throughout the school year
Morning announcements & Remind
Unable to visit campuses go to: youniversitytv.com

35. What if I am not ready for a four year college?
Explore community college as an option
Explore technical schools
Explore trades
Military service options

36. What if I am interested in a Military career?
*Attend the Military Services Academy
(October)
*Plan to take the ASVAB exam
(November)

37. What if I am not sure about what career I am interested in?
Use online resources that can help you determine what
careers best fit you interests, abilities and training.
GetMyFuture at
Careeronestop.com

38. Recap Begin your research now! TESTING DAY – October 11th
Attend college visits and College Night October 24th
TESTING DAY – October 11th
11th graders will take PSAT – NMSQ
12th graders will take SAT
IMPORTANT DAYS
12th Apply TX application day October 4th & 5th
12th graders- FAFSA Night November 7th

39. Big Future See student profiles
ades/student-story/

40. QUESTIONS?
This presentation can be found on the CHS Counseling center website.

41. In preparation for the SAT on October 11th & to access your scores
Go to Collegeboard.org
& create an account!

42. Federal Student Aid *Let’s create your FSA id Go to
StudentAid.gov/fsaid
You will have the option to receive a secure code by text if you provide your cellphone number!

43. Thank you for
your attention!